CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8] — Page 381

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Telegram from Consul-General, Canton, to Tussuling

Teen, Shiching.

July 22nd., 1916,

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Ön pretext of making peme Li Yao-han has attacked and eocupied Fatshan, and there is great popular apprehension that a further advance will lead to serious bloodshed and destruction of

property.

I would therefore ask you to use your strengest influ- -ence with a view to causing an entire suspension of båstilities pending the arrival of Tuchun Lu.

The Great President Li in the first instance appointed Lang Tutu Goverer of Kuangtung. This appointment has since been cancelled and General La is to su coed him. Until he arrives the President, however, has ordered Lung Tutu to remain in charge. On the arrival of his successor the latter will of course hand over charge and the orders of the Central Government will be carried out

Your wide experience and great intelligence must lead you to concur with me in holding that internal strife is the worst thing possible for any country. Why, therɗore, should lives be lost daily, and others exposed to risk of loss, when in a few days time the new Tuchun will be here and matters can be amicabløy settled f

Amongst people of understanding disputes are settled by reason not by force.

Moreover, trade and commerce in Kuangtung are at a son- -plete standstill and tamot be resumed until the minds of the people are reassured. Thy, owing to fratricidal strife shoulü their livelihood then be jeopardised ?

I would accordingly feel very grateful if you would be se good as to comply with my request as above, which is made in the interests of peace and harmony amongst the people of the Republic and in the spirit of friendship which exists between our two countries.

(8d.) J.W.Jamieson,

H.M.Consul-General.